Microberlinia brazzavillensis

A.Chev.

Fabaceae

Common Name: Zingana

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General Information

Zingana is a large tree that can grow up to 45 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole is relatively short for a tree of this size, usually only up to 15 metres long and 120 - 150cm in diameter over short buttresses[

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Properties

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

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Habit

Tree

Height

35.00 m

Cultivation Status

Wild

Cultivation Details

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[

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